Intermediate Senior Religion

"Religious Education in the Secondary School is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the effective teaching of Religious Education in the secondary classroom. Acknowledging the highly valuable yet often misunderstood contribution of RE, this text shows how the subject can be taught in a way that explores the impact of religion on the lives of people and society, engaging pupils and preparing them to become individuals who celebrate and respect diversity. It is illustrated throughout with ideas for teaching at different key stages and offers expert chapters introducing you to both the World Religions and the core aspects of effective teaching and learning. With an emphasis on developing an understanding of the importance - and different ways - of meeting the learning needs of all pupils, key chapters cover:-Understanding different pedagogies of RE -Spirituality and RE-Tips on effective planning and assessment -An approach to teaching across the Key Stages-Core subject knowledge in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Written by an experienced teacher, teacher educator and examiner, Religious Education in the Secondary School is a succinct compendium and has a real classroom applicability offering all trainee RE teachers, as well as those teaching Religious Education as specialists or non-specialists a wealth of support and inspiration"-- Provided by publisher.

The Three Themes of the Book -- Is Our Perspective Consistent Across the Three Themes? A Dialogue -- pt. I Children's Questions about Death and Legitimate Answers from Science and Religion -- What the Three Year Old Can Understand About Death: Piaget Got it Wrong / Michael Schleifer -- Should You Lie to Your child About the Dead Goldfish? / Victoria Talwar -- Why Are Grandma and the Dog Living on the Roof? / Michael Schleifer -- Understanding Bereavement in Childhood / Christine Saykaly -- Lessons Learned from the Experts-Grieving Children / Dawn Cruchet -- The Colour of Death / David Benjamin -- Talking to My Children About Death / Miriam McCormick -- Talking to My Children About Death / Cynthia Martiny -- Children, Science and Beyond / Martin Riopel -- "Grandma is in Heaven with the Angels": Can an Atheist Find a Better Fairytale? / Peter Hechtman -- pt. II Moral Education and Religion -- Moral Values / Michael Schleifer -- Moral Education, Liberalism and Tolerance / Jesse Anne Tomalty -- Moral Education and Indoctrination / Michael Schleifer -- Reasonable Accomodations to Culture and Religion / Jesse Tomalty -- pt. III Teaching Science and Religion -- Evidentialism and A Pedagogy of Belief and Doubt / Steven Hendley -- Responsible Believing / Miriam McCormick -- Defending Science / Peter Hechtman -- The Implications of Two Competing Approaches to Education: The Way to Tackle Science/Religion Issues in Science Classes / Patrick Charland -- Beyond the Conflict Between Religion and Science: Is there a Place for an Ethical Epistemology in Education? / Gina Thesee.